Read the excerpt from Act III of The Importance of Being Earnest. Jack. Miss Cardew’s family solicitors are Messrs. Markby, Markby, and Markby. Lady Bracknell. Markby, Markby, and Markby? A firm of the very highest position in their profession. Indeed I am told that one of the Mr. Markby’s is occasionally to be seen at dinner parties. So far I am satisfied. Based on this excerpt, which Victorian social code was important to the upper class? social ranking education appearances manners.